King Charles outlines sweeping UK reforms prioritising economic security, infrastructure, public services, defence, and global partnerships.

Federal High Court in Abuja sentences former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years for N33.8bn fraud case.

PDP chieftain Dan Ulasi says corruption and lack of accountability, not zoning, are Nigeria’s core governance failures.

Tinubu says illicit financial flows and expensive borrowing continue to undermine Africa’s industrial growth and competitiveness globally.

King Charles sets out government’s legislative agenda in State Opening of Parliament as Starmer faces leadership pressure.

Atiku alleges APC governors divert public funds into accounts linked to Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.

Shettima says tax reforms reduce Nigeria’s debt service-to-revenue ratio from 120% in 2022 to 68% in 2025.

President Tinubu says Africa’s industrial future is being undermined by punitive global financial structures and unfair borrowing costs.

Dele Momodu says zoning debates distract Nigerians from insecurity, electricity failures, and governance issues while deepening dangerous regional divisions nationwide.

ADC presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen says he will not step down for any aspirant ahead of the party’s presidential primary.

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever says the UK supports peaceful, credible elections but has no preferred party in Nigeria.

Oshiomhole says rushed Senate amendments violated constitutional provisions and could encourage dictatorship through politically-motivated rule changes in Nigeria.

Atiku opposes southern zoning for 2027, while Kwankwaso endorses Peter Obi and offers to serve as running mate.

Former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defends southern zoning decision in the NDC, says it will end confusion and preserve political balance.

INEC says over 1.4 million NYSC members will be deployed for the 2027 elections.

Federal Government exempts Colleges of Education candidates from UTME but mandates JAMB registration, verification and CAPS admission processing system.

 Aliyu says APC will conduct direct primaries in states where aspirants reject consensus candidates before 2027 elections.

Aliyu says opposition parties must unite behind one candidate, recalling APC’s strategy that defeated Jonathan in 2015.

President Tinubu has arrived Kenya for high-level discussions on investment, innovation, climate action and regional growth at Africa-France summit.

Lagos closes outbound Eko Bridge indefinitely from May 12 for urgent safety investigations and repair works on structure.